Posts Tagged ‘Lindsay Lohan’
Soiree: Fashion’s Night Out Plus
Posted by Natalie Kaar / Friday, August 12th, 2011
The host store of Fashion's Night Out Plus (BeautyFull Boutique)
Hello there, shoppers! Sept. 8 Fashion’s Night Out returns to fashionable cities around the world for one very special night celebrating the art of fashion and the tremendous joy it brings. While NYC is the epicenter here in the states for the night’s festivities, the Metro-D.C. area, NoVA in particular, is not about to let our neighbors to the north have all the fun.
Actually, thanks to Alexandria’s BeautyFull Boutique and others, this year even brings a special soiree for NoVA’s plus-sized set: FNO Plus.
From 6-11 p.m. on Sept. 8, the store will play host to some of the most talked-about designers from Full-Figured Fashion Week. To be featured: high-end fashions from Curvysta, New York’s popular Pop Up Plus and accessory powerhouses Ear Candy and NickyB’s.
Plus, Fashion’s Night Out Plus will welcome the unveiling of the Arturo Rios Fall Hat Collection. Rios is known worldwide for his couture coifs, which you may have seen Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan, among other celebs, sporting in your favorite glossies.
FNO Plus has also invited celebrity stylist and designer Rafael Cox of “Project Runway” Season 9; WPGC on-air personality Poet from the Sunday Brunch; Mrs. Jewell Green, owner of the Posh Boutique; comedian Queen Aishah and several other VIPs. Also, the event will include raffles every hour on the hour — and FNO Plustinis.
Divas with dangerous curves, save the date!
–Natalie Kaar
Posted by Rebekah Lowe / Friday, July 22nd, 2011
Friday, July 22, 2011
It’s been a hot second since my last pop culture post! I’ve been busy dodging the heat at my new neighborhood’s pool. Here’s what’s been going on in the world while I’ve been M.IA.
The iHeartRadio Music Festival was announced on July 11. I heard ads on HOT 99.5 and WMZQ that marketed it as ”the biggest live music event in radio history.” What this elusive event actually was stayed a secret until Ryan Seacrest gave the syndicated announcement that it was an “iHeartRadio Music Festival” featuring Lady Gaga, Coldplay, Steven Tyler, Black Eyed Peas, Kenny Chesney, Jennifer Lopez, Alicia Keys, Carrie Underwood, Jane’s Addiction, Nicki Minaj, John Mayer, David Guetta, Rascal Flatts, Bruno Mars, Kelly Clarkson, Sublime with Rome, Usher, Sting and more. *Gasp for air.* This event will take place on September 23 and 24 in Las Vegas. Now, I know what you’re thinking. ‘What do I care? I’m not going all the way to Vegas.’ Hold your horses. Let me get to the iHeartRadio part. The concert is going to be streamed live on iHeartRadio.com and via the iHeartRadio app, which will have a new version available for download just in time for the concert. I’ll be watching for sure! People who wanted to attend the concert in person were able to get pre-sale tickets by liking iHeartRadio’s Facebook page. Regular sale tickets were supposed to go on sale today, but they sold out within 10 minutes of the pre-sale starting! Ten minutes!
I don’t know if any of you have gotten a hold of a Starbucks trenta (31 oz. of caffeine-heaven) yet, but I recently found this infographic that shows the trenta is 16 ml. bigger than the average human stomach. The trenta sounds like a bad idea for car trips. I’ll stick with my grande iced caramel macchiato, thank you.
Here’s a game I stumbled upon yesterday. It’s called Guess-the-Google. It shows you a group of 16 photos, and you have 20 seconds to guess what word was Googled to get them to come up. It’s extremely addictive so watch out! I know what I’ll be doing this weekend.
A few more juicy tidbits for you:
Lindsay Lohan says she can’t pay for court-ordered counseling. Really?!
A 17-year-old Florida boy murders his parents at his house and then throws a party. So not OK.
Couple tries to sell their baby for $25 in Wal-Mart parking lot… They were on meth.
“Relaxation drinks” with melatonin may be the trend that kicks energy drinks to the curb.
And… don’t kill me, but I’ve got Rebecca Black’s new single “My Moment” for you here. I’d say it’s of slightly higher quality than “Friday.” Her voice is a tad bit less nasally and she does throw a few mediocre Britney Spears moves in there. Basically, the song tells everyone who made fun of her to look at her now. She’s “doing big things, things you never dreamed of.” Her mom is even in the music video. In summary, it’s kind of a song about the song. It scores low on my coolness scale, but apparently not everyone’s. The music video has been on YouTube for four days and already has almost 13 million views. Craziness!
Happy Friday Everyone!
-Rebekah Lowe
So that’s what the Mad Hatter was drinking
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Monday, June 28th, 2010
Perhaps you found yourself perplexed recently in the aisles of Whole Foods while searching for your favorite brands of Kombucha Tea. Or perhaps you’ve never heard of the drink. It’s a fermented tea which some claim as a panacea for a range of physical afflictions from hair loss to alcoholism. Whether valid claims or no, my interest is piqued to taste it just as it is being pulled off the shelves faster than you can say leggo-my-kombucha.
(image: The New York Times)
The problem is that the product is under suspicion for containing an uncontrollable alcoholic content. Popular brands such as Synergy may continue to ferment in the bottle and thus raise the alcoholic content level above what the label claims to be under .5%. Well, the Treasury Department calls it a problem, I’d prefer to label it as a semantics issue or a gift that keeps giving. The issue is not only a misleading label for consumers, but also that if the content increases over the .5% level it is subject to taxes along with other alcoholic beverages.
To clarify, the drinks are under review for labeling concerns rather than health and safety violations – unless you are in the habit of driving with a glass of kombucha on the rocks, that is.
And if you were thinking to just look elsewhere for your Long Island Kombucha cravings, the bad news is that other stores have pulled most brands off the shelves as well. The good news is that the Kombucha Wonder Drink remains because its pasteurization process guarantees it is within the regulations. You can find this brand at your local MOM’s Organic Market.
Until further notice, it looks like the only other resource is brewing it in the bathtub – but where will we put the moonshine?
-Jamel Daugherty
Even More Amazing Sales Plus More to Love/Loathe from LiLo
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Thursday, December 31st, 2009
Leather Ottoman, available in a wide range of colors, regularly $250, now $59.98 (smartbargains.com)
Good morning, shoppers! Here’s hoping the weather doesn’t ruin your party plans. Should it, however, at least there are plenty of online sales to keep you smiling at home.
For starters, all kinds of fabulous items (holiday and everyday) at williams-sonoma.com are now being offered at up to 75 percent off! I may just have to stock up on that Winter Forest hand soap and lotion. LOVE!
Saks.com is still rolling out fabulous savings, too. How does 60 percent off contemporary items sound?
And you can also find absolutely dynamite deals on a random assortment of items at smartbargains.com today, which is hosting a surprise sale, featuring everything from leather ottomans to Juicy Couture hoodies at up to an 80-percent discount.
Still need a little something more to get you over your squashed plans? Maybe a little celeb news could keep you entertained. According to People.com, come next fall, we’ll have more to choose from in terms of 6126 Collection fashions from Lindsay Lohan. Apparently none too rattled by the lousy Ungaro press of late, she’s to launch a 100-piece collection for 6126 that will still include leggings but also other types of apparel, with individual items ranging from $18 for leggings to $300 for a leather jacket. And the following spring line is to encompass even more — accessories, shoes and cosmetics.
So, what say you? Do you think the new 6126 Collection will be a hit or a miss? Personally, I can’t help but to cheer her on, hope the new collection is as well-loved as the leggings.
Speaking of hits and misses, NoVA Fashionistas, what 2009 fashions trends are you excited to see go in 2010? And what are some of the styles you look forward to continue sporting?
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Tuesday, November 17th, 2009
American Glamour Badgley Mischka Slouchy Dome Satchel, in black, $329.90 (hsn.com)
Good morning, shoppers! If you are of the thinking that Tuesdays are traditionally a bore, I’m betting the magical shopping world may just mess with your mind today.
First of all, today, you can save big at the following stores among others:
1800flowers.com: Enter the code “MARTHA87″ to receive 20 percent off Thanksgiving gifts by Martha Stewart.
Calvinklein.com: Score 50 percent off handbags and wallets, no code necessary.
Nationaljeancompany.com: Enter the code “SITEWIDE20″ to save 20 percent sitewide, with a few exclusions.
Piperlime.com: Use your Gap, Banana Republic or Old Navy credit card today and enter the code “TUESDAYS” to snag a 10-percent discount.
Shoptheshoebox.com: Enter the code “SITEWIDE20″ to save 20 percent sitewide, with a few exclusions.
Southmoonunder.com: Spend $150 or more and enter the code “holiday20″ to score 20 percent off.
Thelimited.com: Enter the code “193653193″ to receive $50 off on orders of $150 or more, $30 off on orders of $100 or more and a $15 discount on any other purchase.
Other happenings:
The Badgley Mischka collection is now online at HSN.com. What do you think?
And, in case you were wondering, Emanuel Ungaro himself is “furious” about Lindsay Lohan’s collection for his namesake design house.
Plus, what do you think really happened to Rachel Zoe Inc.’s Taylor Jacobson? Think we’ll have to wait until the next season of The Rachel Zoe Project?
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Thursday, September 10th, 2009
Black Halo Ruffle Sleeve Dress, $345 (cusp.com)
Good morning, shoppers! Here’s hoping you all are doing well and looking forward to some late-night shopping or bonding with fellow bridal buds tonight. As for those of you will be otherwise occupied this evening, the good news is that there are plenty of delicious shopping nuggets to nosh on now, including a very special way for you to help a fabulous local boutique become even more fabulous.
A few examples:
Today, the last day of a special two-day sale, you can save 20 percent on select designer tees at shopbop.com with a denim purchase and the code “DENIMNTEE20″.
If you spend $350 or more on regular-priced merchandise at Cusp stores or online between today and Sept. 17, next Thursday, you’ll receive a free super-chic black bib necklace, a Cusp exclusive.
If you’re a fan of The Dandelion Patch, stationery and gift store extraordinaire of Reston and Vienna well-known for community involvement in addition to having an incredible inventory, you could help the store become even better. The Dandelion Patch has been nominated to win $100,000 in grant and marketing support from American Express as part of the SHINE A LIGHT program, and is seeking endorsements to increase their chances of winning. Visit here to endorse the store today.
For those of you who love checking out celeb-designed frocks to see which stars truly have a fashion eye without the help of a stylist, you should be pleased to know that Lindsay Lohan is now an artistic advisor at Emanuel Ungaro, where she has been working closely with the design house’s newly appointed chief designer Estrella Archs. And, their collaborative spring/summer 2010 designs will take to the runway as soon as Oct 4, at Paris Fashion Week.
Now through Sunday, Sept. 13, you can score some free pants at The Limited, with a jacket purchase that is. This means you could snag a full Studio400 suit for less than $100.
And, finally, while they last, you can score PRPS skinny jeans, regularly $350, for less than $120 today at smartbargains.com, plus a variety of super-discounted jeans by 7 for All Mankind, Hudson, Yanuk and more.
Enjoy!
Ps. Do you think a Lohan-inspired Ungaro line is a good idea or feel like she should stick to leggings and spray tanner?
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Friday, July 31st, 2009
6126 Collection "Grace" leggings, $68 (6126collection.com)
Hey there, shoppers! Happy Friday!
So that you may make the most of your weekend, which you’ve probably been looking forward to since that first alarm beep on Monday morning, here’s a shopping to-do list that will allow you to snag some absolutely super deals while leaving plenty of time for other weekend delights.
1) Finally round up all of the jeans you bought that never really fit, the ones that are too short given your shoe choices and any other denim in good condition that could better serve someone else.
1 a) Head to Tysons Corner Center, rounded up denim in tow. Through August 13, during “The Great Denim Event,” when you donate new or gently worn denim, you’ll help benefit Habitat for Humanity and, as a reward, receive special deals at over 25 Tysons stores.
1b) Reserve space on your calendar now on August 13 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., when you’ll want to help Tysons wrap up the denim drive, assisting in sorting and packing the donations, and receive expert advice on finding the perfect jeans to suit your genes.
2) Make your way to Leesburg.
2a) First stop: Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets. The Back-to-School Fall Preview Sale is going on through Monday, Aug. 3, which equals prime time to score some serious bargains, like an additional 40 percent off purchases at Kate Spade.
2b) Second stop: Madisonbelle, where now until Saturday evening all markdowns you find will be 50 to 75 percent off, including items from Joe’s Jeans, 7 for All Mankind, Free People and Sanctuary.
3) Workout your creative mind. Lindsay Lohan’s popular 6126 Collection has teamed up with FabSugar for an exclusive leggings design contest. Aspiring designers: If you submit the winning design, which can be summitted in any form, you’ll receive $1,000 and 6126 leggings. Here are all the details.
